Houses & buildings
With over 300 historic buildings in our care, from the grand and imposing to the small and quirky, you're spoilt for choice when planning a visit.
Unusual places to visit
The Souter Lighthouse
Did you know that we look after much more than stately homes and grand estates? We care for pubs, mines and even working mills.
Art to appreciate
The North Gallery at Petworth House
We have an immense collection of art in our houses and buildings. Over 80 per cent of our pictures are family portraits, and our collection boasts work from the greats such as Rembrandt, Whistler and Gainsborough.
Get a taste of life below stairs
Matthew Davies teaches children how to be a Butler.
Explore the kitchens, sculleries, dairies, butlers' pantries and servants' bedrooms of our historic houses to get a feel for the life of the household staff.
Period styling
Throughout history, there have been very distinctive features in interior design. Our houses, some of which date back to the 11th century, are the perfect place to explore characteristic styles.
Collection curiosities
We've unearthed some of our most intriguing curiosities, fascinating stories and unusual objects - stuff that you'd never expect to find on your day out...
Literary connections
Generations of writers, playwrights and poets found inspiration in the beauty of the places where they lived and worked. We now care for many of these special places so you can...
Our Movie map
Lyme Park in the background of The Awakening
© Studio Canal
Many of our houses and estates have starred in films and television series' over the years. From our early appearances alongside Cary Grant in the '60s to modern day blockbusters. Explore our movie map of more recent films featuring our places.